German rower Nadja Drygalla left the Olympics on Aug. 3 following reports that her boyfriend is a leader of the Rostock National Socialists, a group German intelligence describes as neo-Nazi and racist.

German rower Nadja Drygalla left the Olympics on Aug. 3 following reports that her boyfriend is a leader of the Rostock National Socialists, a group German intelligence describes as neo-Nazi and racist.

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Australian rower Joshua Booth, center, was detained by police early morning on Aug. 2 in London for causing damage to a storefront in an alcohol-related incident hours after he competed in the men's eight at the Olympics. less

Australian rower Joshua Booth, center, was detained by police early morning on Aug. 2 in London for causing damage to a storefront in an alcohol-related incident hours after he competed in the men's eight at ... more

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An official speaks to Greysia Polii and Meiliana Jauhari of Indonesia in their match with Jung Eun Ha and Min Jung Kim of Korea during their doubles badminton match on July 31. Both teams were kicked out of the competition for attempting to lose intentionally in order to gain favorable seeding position in the tournament. less

An official speaks to Greysia Polii and Meiliana Jauhari of Indonesia in their match with Jung Eun Ha and Min Jung Kim of Korea during their doubles badminton match on July 31. Both teams were kicked out of ... more

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Wang Xiaoli, left, and Yang Yu of China shake hands with Ha Na Kim and Kyung Eun Jung of Korea after both teams intentionally attempted to lose the match on July 31. All four players were disqualified.

Wang Xiaoli, left, and Yang Yu of China shake hands with Ha Na Kim and Kyung Eun Jung of Korea after both teams intentionally attempted to lose the match on July 31. All four players were disqualified.

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Amid the questions about the integrity of competition, cameras caught a Japanese coach handing a form and a $100 bill to judges on July 30. However, this is actually in accordance with rules, as the gymnastics federation requires a fee in order to prevent frivolous appeals. less

Amid the questions about the integrity of competition, cameras caught a Japanese coach handing a form and a $100 bill to judges on July 30. However, this is actually in accordance with rules, as the gymnastics ... more

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Twitter suspended the account of Guy Adams, a correspondent for London publication The Independent, who offered a corporate e-mail address for an NBC executive amid a screed of tweets critical of the network for delaying the broadcast of the Opening Ceremony. Twitter reinstated the account and apologized for actively reporting the tweet. less

Twitter suspended the account of Guy Adams, a correspondent for London publication The Independent, who offered a corporate e-mail address for an NBC executive amid a screed of tweets critical of the network ... more

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Soccer suffered a black eye when U.S. star Abby Wambach was sucker-punched away from the ball by Colombia's Lady Andrade on July 28. Wambach scored a goal during the U.S. team's 3-0 victory, and Andraded was suspended for two matches. less

Soccer suffered a black eye when U.S. star Abby Wambach was sucker-punched away from the ball by Colombia's Lady Andrade on July 28. Wambach scored a goal during the U.S. team's 3-0 victory, and Andraded was ... more

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For U.S. viewers watching on tape delay, the excitement of Missy Franklin's gold-medal performance in the 100-meter backstroke on July 30 was dulled by a "Today" promo that revealed the outcome right before the airing of the race. less

For U.S. viewers watching on tape delay, the excitement of Missy Franklin's gold-medal performance in the 100-meter backstroke on July 30 was dulled by a "Today" promo that revealed the outcome right before ... more

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Boxing referee Ishanguly Meretnyyazov from Turkmenistan was expelled from the Olympics after awarding a victory to Azerbaijan's Magomed Abdulhamidov on Aug. 1. Japan's Satoshi Shimizu knocked down Abdulhamidov six times; in overturning the decision, international boxing officials said the bout should have been stopped after the third. less

Boxing referee Ishanguly Meretnyyazov from Turkmenistan was expelled from the Olympics after awarding a victory to Azerbaijan's Magomed Abdulhamidov on Aug. 1. Japan's Satoshi Shimizu knocked down ... more

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London mayor Boris Johnson dangled from a zipwire in London's Victoria Park for roughly five minutes after a publicity stunt at a public viewing area for the Olympic Games went awry on Aug. 1.

London mayor Boris Johnson dangled from a zipwire in London's Victoria Park for roughly five minutes after a publicity stunt at a public viewing area for the Olympic Games went awry on Aug. 1.

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The U.S. women's team's 3-0 victory over Colombia on July 28 was overshadowed somewhat by Hope Solo's Twitter rant directed at NBC analyst and former U.S. star Brandi Chastain, claiming Chastain was too critical of U.S. defender Rachel Buehler. less

The U.S. women's team's 3-0 victory over Colombia on July 28 was overshadowed somewhat by Hope Solo's Twitter rant directed at NBC analyst and former U.S. star Brandi Chastain, claiming Chastain was too ... more

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During Lithuania's 72-53 victory over Nigeria on July 31, a Lithuanian basketball fan was arrested by an undercover cop for allegedly leading what a witness described as racially-charged "money chants." /Getty Images) less

During Lithuania's 72-53 victory over Nigeria on July 31, a Lithuanian basketball fan was arrested by an undercover cop for allegedly leading what a witness described as racially-charged "money chants." /Getty ... more

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Swiss soccer player Michel Morganella was kicked out of the Olympics for sending a defamatory tweet about South Koreans after Switzerland's loss to South Korea on July 29.

Swiss soccer player Michel Morganella was kicked out of the Olympics for sending a defamatory tweet about South Koreans after Switzerland's loss to South Korea on July 29.

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Greece's Voula Papachristou started the string of social-media debacles when the triple jumper mocked African migrants in a tweet. The Greek Olympic Committee expelled her from the Olympics before the Opening Ceremony. less

Greece's Voula Papachristou started the string of social-media debacles when the triple jumper mocked African migrants in a tweet. The Greek Olympic Committee expelled her from the Olympics before the Opening ... more